Policeman who shot Indian money lender in Kampala arrested
Police have confirmed the arrest of Police Constable Ivan Wabwire who on May 12 shot and killed an Indian money lender near Parliament in Kampala. PC Wabwire who is now being held at Busia police station in eastern Uganda on murder charges killed Uttam Bhandari at Raja Chambers along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala. “A joint…
THE PERSPECTIVE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): IS IT RISKY OR BENEFICIAL?
Silicon Valley’s hottest buzzword, Artificial Intelligence (AI), is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, i.e., the ability of machines to think and learn like humans. AI is developing at every turn, and it can foster tremendous advancements (hello, ChatGPT, and self-driving cars) and improvements in most areas of our lives. For instance, in addition to writing essays and…
Money lender shot dead at Parliamentary Avenue
Police have cordoned off Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala after an armed assailant allegedly shot and killed a money lender (of Indian nationality) at the latter’s office at Raja chambers. Eyewitnesses said the assailant was a police who disappeared after the shooting. Detectives are on the ground piecing evidence together and interviewing eyewitnesses to help…
Simon Peter Mukhama the Bible Society general secretary dead
The Christian fraternity in the country is mourning the death of Simon Peter Mukhama, who has been the General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda. Mukhama passed away Friday morning at Mengo Hospital in Kampala where he had reportedly been rushed for treatment. Details of the cause of his death were still scanty by…
Arsenal still believe in title hopes, insists Mikel Arteta after Gunners return to victory against Chelsea
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s title hopes after beating Chelsea: “We have four games to go, we are top of the league, it was one of the things we talked about tonight – can we go back and go where we’ve been for many months” Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal can still win the Premier League…
Pay closer attention to rural communities too, journalists told
Journalists in Uganda have been urged to promote rural community stories through reporting that enhances the development of the country. ’’Don’t report stories in urban centers only, but also in rural communities. The media should not wait for disasters to happen before paying attention to rural areas. Rural communities go through a lot of challenges,…
Trolled for carrying metallic suitcase
Four years ago, Henry Suubi Kiyimba was scorned by a section of the public after reporting to Makerere University with an empty metallic suitcase, old mattress, backpack and a dream that with education, he would be able to help his single mother and eight siblings. A photo of a young Suubi, who was 20 years…
Parents of boy killed in gate tragedy speak out
Just like his parents, Sami-Kamal Mujuzi Bashir was looking forward to his first academic report on April 28. He was, however, fatally wounded on April 25 when a sliding gate at his home in Nakuule Zone in Nansana Municipality fell on him. Sami was just three years and four months old. His birth on December…
When rats flee a ship and a Uganda that can’t learn
It is said that rats are usually the first to sense an impending disaster, like a sinking ship or a collapsing building. They quit in huge numbers! So when you see the rats leaving, run! In aeroplanes, no matter how much the plane is bouncing in turbulence, relax and sip your juice; just watch the…
Coopy Bly said that he Asked God for a Virgin Woman
Gospel musician Coopy Bly revealed in an interview that he met his wife Anna Marie when she was a virgin. Coopy Bly narrated that he prayed for a woman who was not touched by any man and his prayers were answered. “It’s not easy to get lucky in this day and age. I knew…
